Strong Finish Leaves Thompson in a Tie for 16th

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson finished the first round at the Honda Classic with back to back birdies which vaulted him up the leaderboard into a tie for 16th at three under par.  Michael was hitting greens all day long as he managed to reach 14 out of 18 of them in regulation.  He parlayed his opportunities into 5 birdies and a sparkling 67.

Michael and playing partners Kevin Stadler and Ryo Ishikawa have the first tee time of the day on the first hole.  Their starting time is bright and early at 6:45am ET.

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The Honda Classic Gets the Florida Swing Started

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson and the rest of the PGA Tour start the five week Florida Swing portion of the season tomorrow at the Honda Classic.  Michael will be looking to rebound from a tough West Coast Swing and get some momentum going as he prepares for his first trip to the Masters as a professional in April.  This part of the season will be closer to his home in Birmingham, Alabama and will allow for a more relaxed travel schedule.

For the first two rounds of the Honda Classic, Michael will be paired with Kevin Stadler and Ryo Ishikawa.  They will tee off from the 10th hole at 11:45am ET for Thursday's first round.

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West Coast Swing Continues

by Roz Roberts III

The PGA Tour's West Coast swing continues this week at the famed Riviera Country Club which is hosting the Northern Trust Open.  Michael Thompson will be playing in the event for the second time.  Michael will be looking to improve on last year's tie for 17th at this event.

Michael will playing the first two rounds with playing partners Charles Howell III and Casey Wittenberg.  They will tee off the first round Thursday morning at 6:50am PT from the tenth hole.

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Thompson Playing Well in Scottsdale

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by Randy Roberts

Michael shot 2 under par today, which has him sitting in T58th going into friday's second round.  He tees off at 11:48am Arizona time (10:48am PST) and again will be playing with Jimmy Walker and Ken Duke.

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After today's round, a news station in Tucson released the following interview.  In it he recaps what he learned last year while out on tour.

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Tompson Returns to Arizona For The Waste Management Phoenix Open

by Randy Roberts

Michael Thompson will be returning to his home state of Arizona when he plays in the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week.  Growing up in Tucson, about a two hour drive to the south, Michael Thompson dreamed of playing in a PGA event in Arizona when he was a boy.  This will be the second time fulfulling that dream, as he played in the event last year, and I'm hoping that the familiarity of the course will benefit him in his second try.  We heard that he'll have quite a crowd following him as numerous friends and family members from Arizona will be making the trek to Scottsdale to watch him play.

Michael will be teeing off at 7:48 Arizona time (6:48 PST) with Jimmy Walker and Ken Duke.

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